WELCOME TO WORLD HISTORY CP!Getting to know a little bit about the classroom and Ms. Herzl.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I was born in NY, later moved to VT, where I lived until I came to MA.

This is my fifth year at Triton.

I graduated from the University of Vermont.

I like James Bond movies.

I have a dog named Thor.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Everyone received a copy of the course expectations which they should read over carefully tonight with a parent/guardian and either have your parents complete the survey on my website or fill out the slip to return tomorrow.

You are graded in this class on a points basis. At the end of the quarter the total points you earned are divided by the total number of points available and that is how your grade is determined.

Your class will be doing layered curriculum – more on this later.

It is highly recommended that you get a three ring binder for this class.

DAILY EXPECTATIONS

I expect you to come to class prepared with your materials (textbook, pen/pencil, and binder) everyday and ready to learn.

I expect you to work to the best of your abilities during class time.

I expect you to be respectful of your peers and teacher – this means not doing anything that would be disruptive to the classroom learning environment.

I expect you to be mature and take responsibility for your actions.

1. Cooperate with and respect your teacher and classmates.

2. Respect the rights and property of others.

3. Carry out your basic student responsibilities.

4. Follow the rules as outlined in the student handbook.

1. Come to class prepared and ready to learn.

2. Start your work on time and allow time to finish.

3. Ask for help when you need it.

4. Do your own work. 5. Turn your work in on

time. 6. Accept responsibility

for grades and other consequences.

Class RulesBasic Student

Responsibilities

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS

I write general information (due dates and upcoming tests) on the bulletin board. I also post information about the current unit we are studying (and the unit outline) on the bulletin board.

There is an assignment page on my wiki where all assignments will be posted.

LAYERED CURRICULUM RESOURCES

When we begin our first unit you will have many assignment choices/options.

All the choices for the unit are on the layered curriculum bulletin board.

Please pay attention to the signs and be sure to return items that are for in class use only.

BATHROOM PASSES You will receive two (2)

bathroom passes at the beginning of every quarter.

When you want to use a pass put your name on it, hand it to me (you don’t need to ask permission) and sign out on the clipboard.

If you don’t use your bathroom passes during the quarter you may turn them in for extra points on a test (1 pass = 2 points, 2 passes = 5 points).

You do not need these passes to go to the nurse.

SIGNING OUT

If you are going to the bathroom/locker/water fountain you need to sign out on the clipboard and take the pass with you.

When you return please write the time of your return and place the clipboard back on the hook.

If you need to go to the nurse you will need a written pass from me, not the clipboard.

TARDY SLIPS

If you are late to class you will need to fill out a slip explaining why you’re late.

Tardy slips are saved, if this a repeated problem they are given to a principal and parents are notified.

FOOD AND DRINK

THIS IS A NUT FREE ROOM! You may have food only during snack period

(the beginning of 3rd period). When you eat in the room please clean up after yourself.

You may bring a beverage as long as it’s in a re-sealable bottle (no cans!). If you finish your beverage please recycle the container.

You may chew gum as long as you don’t stick it on the desks!

We will always take 2nd lunch.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Phones, laptops,

netbooks, and tablets are permitted when being used for class activities.

Ipods, gaming devices, and other electronics are never allowed.

If I see you using an electronic device at an inappropriate time or for a non-class activity it will be confiscated and turned over to the office.

I’m for learning only!

EVERYDAY NEEDS

Handouts for the day can always be found on the front table.

Markers, glue, and scissors for in class use are in the drawers and available for you to borrow and use in class.

I expect you to come to class prepared everyday, but I do keep some extra pens and pencils on top of the markers container.

EXTRA COPIESThe extra copies binder is on the front table. If you need another copy find the binder for your class and what you need should be available. If not, please see me.

THE PIGEON

The pigeon is a joke gift that is on loan from a friend.

He is very delicate so please avoid touching him and be gentle if you do.

The pigeon does not have a name. Any suggestions?

OTHER I’m here everyday at 7AM and several days a week

after school. I’m always happy to provide extra help, so don’t hesitate to ask. I don’t accept “I don’t understand” as any excuse for not completing an assignment. If you don’t understand something ask for help!

You can call or text me at this number if you need extra help on an assignment: 978-566-9335, this is my GoogleVoice number and I check it every evening.

You can email me at lherzl@trsd.net for extra help too, I usually check it at least once in the evenings.

All assignment materials are posted on the wiki: http://msherzlworldhistory.wikispaces – you can go visit it tonight if you’d like to see this PowerPoint again!